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Barrington resident and local legislator Jennifer Boylan (right) is shown during a recent hearing.

Barrington legislator’s bill earns House approval; headed to Senate

The Rhode Island House of Representatives recently approved a bill from Barrington resident and East Bay Rep. Jennifer Boylan that will waive the fee for vehicle VIN inspections for veterans and … more

3/28/25

Dozens of high school ice hockey players received Hobey Baker awards recently. Pictured are (from left to right) Senator David Tikoian, Barrington’s Cody Wood, Portsmouth’s Margaux and Representative Stephen Casey, during the special ceremony at the Rhode Island Statehouse.

East Bay student-athletes earn prestigious awards

Two Eagles earned prestigious Hobey Baker High School Character Awards recently. Cody Wood, a member of the Barrington High School boys ice hockey team, and Margaux Boneu, a member of the … more

3/28/25

Bristol Police: Shoplifting, and a laser pointer aimed at airplanes

Tuesday, March 18 Two people were taken into custody and charged with shoplifting after officers were called to Metacom Avenue at 11:18 a.m. charged were Stephanie Scuilla, 35, of 21 Goulart … more

3/27/25

Blake Heyden (second from left) during the current council's swearing in in December, has resigned.

Freshman Tiverton councilor resigns — 'I'm not a politician'

Explaining that he’s “not a politician,” Tiverton Town Council member Blake Hayden resigned his seat Wednesday, just four months after he was elected to fill the last seat on the … more

By Christian Silvia | 3/27/25

DUI with 8-year-old in car, animal cruelty top police report

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, March 19 John Lane McMahon, 58, of 2651 East Main Road E, was charged with … more

3/27/25

Tap-In President Laurie Ward told the Barrington Times in a recent interview that the local nonprofit will prioritize food in the face of budget reductions.

Tap-In update: Federal government freezes two food programs

Concerns about federal cuts to food assistance programs have become a reality. In mid-March, officials from Tap-In (Touch A Person In Need) said reductions in the Supplemental Nutrition … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/27/25

Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. (center) with family and friends of the late Staff Sgt. Christopher Potts in the Senate chamber.

Senate approves bill renaming Sakonnet Bridge after fallen Tiverton veteran

The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation (2025-S 0591) sponsored by Sen. Walter S. Felag Jr. that would rename the Sakonnet Bridge as the “Staff Sergeant Christopher Potts Sakonnet Bridge.” more

3/27/25

Participants play interactive math games that are designed to increase accessibility for middle and high school students during the recent two-day conference.

Barrington private school’s conference focuses on diverse, complex learners

St. Andrew’s School recently hosted the “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges Conference” for educators, consultants and professionals to enhance their educational experiences and … more

3/27/25

A view of the Warren Community Garden at the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Kinnicutt Avenue.

Warren Community Garden components continue to come together

The town is finally ready to make its "Warren Community Garden" project a reality. The inaugural season for the undertaking located at the corner of Schoolhouse Road and Kinnicutt Avenue is far down … more

By Mike Rego | 3/27/25

The 2025 Bristol Fourth of July concert series has been officially moved to the campus of Roger Williams University, much to the chagrin of a group of petitioning residents.

Citizens file petitions to lock in Bristol concerts and parade

A group of residents determined to keep the Bristol Fourth of July concerts in the same place as they been for the past decade, formally filed a petition to codify their desires, along with two other … more

By Scott Pickering | 3/26/25

Steve Ouellette spends a moment with his grandson Linkin at Monday's select board meeting, his last.

New Westport Rep: I loved 'the good you can do'

If Monday night’s Westport Select Board meeting felt like a retirement party, Steven Ouellette wasn’t having it. “You’ll still be seeing me, don’t worry,” he … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/26/25

Barrington resident and former elementary school teacher Jenny Gaynor recently published "Calm Inspiration," a book designed to inspire, uplift and support those who guide and nurture children every day.

Former Barrington elementary school teacher pens ‘Calm Inspiration’

Barrington resident and former Sowams School teacher Jenny Gaynor has written a book designed to inspire, uplift and support those who guide and nurture children every day. “Calm … more

3/26/25

Paul Rodrigues addresses the Town Council Monday night before he was appointed to be the next director of the Department of Public Works. The deputy DPW director will succeed Brian Woodhead, who is retiring May 1.

Portsmouth DPW’s deputy director promoted to top post

PORTSMOUTH — Paul Rodrigues, Brian Woodhead’s right-hand man in the Department of Public Works for the past six years, has been promoted to lead the department going forward. … more

By Jim McGaw | 3/26/25

Older Barrington resident reported missing after going for a walk

An elderly Barrington resident who was reported missing last week was found a few hours later. A Bay Spring Avenue resident called police at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, to … more

3/26/25

Barrington resident Doug Lane displays a quilt made by his late wife, Christine, outside her sewing studio. In late January, Doug’s wife Christine, their 16-year-old son Spencer, and 65 other people died in a plane crash outside of Reagan National Airport.

Two lives cut too short

Doug Lane sat in the small sewing studio, surrounded by a half-finished quilt and stacks of fabric. A sewing machine was nearby. A table with more fabric. A couple of chairs. A few framed … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/26/25

Visitors participate in sanding and prepping a rain barrel for painting at last year’s rain barrel event in Barrington.

Gardeners have the best dirt

The smell of dirt is intoxicating. It is said to be a natural antidepressant. It’s spring, and it’s Earth Month — the perfect time to get dirty. The Eastern Rhode Island … more

By Michelle Mercure | 3/26/25

American Commandos: Memoirs of a Special Operations Operative was published in December of 2024, the product of a Rumford resident who served in a specialized Army unit that trained Afghan commandos in the 2010s during the war in Afghanistan. Joseph C. Miller III is a pen name to preserve anonymity.

Army veteran releases debut novel

How far would you stick your own neck out on the line to do your job, even if there was no guarantee that you’d make it out alive? “American Commandos: Memoirs of a Special … more

By Ethan Hartley | 3/26/25

Zak Suman and Nate Calouro perform Stick Season by Noah Kahan during Mt. Hope High School's Musicafe on Thursday.

Student-run Musicafé attracts record crowd

An all-time record crowd crammed into the Mt. Hope High School cafeteria and cheered while students performed a set list containing songs from Chet Baker, Hall and Oates, Dua Lipa, Nirvana, Michael … more

Photos and story by Richard W. Dionne, Jr. | 3/25/25

Ellary Kinnane with her mom, Cindy, at Portsmouth High School. Ellary, who has Nemaline Myopathy, recently took second place in the documentary category of a national student film contest.

In Portsmouth: A film director on wheels

PORTSMOUTH — Ellary Kinnane cannot eat, breathe or walk on her own, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a nationally recognized young filmmaker. more

By Jim McGaw | 3/25/25

Joe Pedulla celebrates hitting a late-game shot for the Mt. Hope High School Unified Basketball League squad against Portsmouth March 18 with teammate Mike Scaloro (far right)

Mt. Hope High tips off 2025 Unified Hoops season

The Mt. Hope High School Unified Basketball League season is well underway. The Huskies made their 2025 debut against Barrington then hosted Middletown before welcoming Portsmouth to Bristol last … more

By Mike Rego | 3/25/25

Warren Police Log: Officers respond to several animal complaint calls

The following is a synopsis of the Warren Police logs from Monday, March 17-Sunday, March 23: Monday, March 17 The work week began for the Warren Police Department on St. Patrick's Day … more

3/25/25

Jones expected as Tiverton’s new town administrator

After three months as interim town administrator, Tiverton Police Chief Patrick Jones is expected to take over the town’s top management position permanently early next month. Jones, who … more

By Christian Silvia | 3/25/25

Police: Barrington couple targeted by ding-dong-ditch pranksters

Police believe a group of Barrington juveniles is targeting an older couple that lives on Governor Bradford Drive with some late-night pranks. The first incident occurred on Friday night, … more

3/25/25

The issue appears to be related to grid infrastructure downstream of Tiverton solar farm.

Voltage spikes impact untold number of Little Compton homes

Residents in parts of Little Compton are still trying to recover from a scary week, after electrical grid issues pushed their homes’ voltages high enough to fry 220 volt breakers, and ruined … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/25/25

BHS student Vivian Wen’s painting “Burnout” won the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District.

Local students encouraged to enter ‘Congressional Art Competition’

Congressman Gabe Amo recently announced he is seeking participation in the annual U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Art Competition from students across Rhode Island’s First … more

3/25/25